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Ronald Chesney was found guilty of sexual assault for an incident in February 2023

By Mark Pare
May 12, 2026

A Tavistock man previously convicted of a sexual interference in Wellington North has being convicted of a Cambridge sexual assault more than three years ago.

Ronald Chesney was sentenced to four and a half years behind bars in a Kitchener court Friday.

He was found guilty of sexual assault following a trial earlier this year, for an incident in February 2023 involving a lone complainant in the case.

This is Chesney’s second sex crime conviction in just over a year.

He was convicted of sexual interference in a Guelph court in March 2025 for an incident in December 2022 in Wellington North. Chesney was sentenced to four months in prison and two years probation for that.

A publication ban prohibits the release of any Information that could potentially identify the woman in the latest case.

Chesney was also required to submit a DNA sample, was given a 10-year weapons ban and he will be placed on the national sex offender registry for 20 years.

https://www.cambridgetoday.ca/police-beat/man-previously-convicted-of-wellington-north-sex-crime-sentenced-in-cambridge-sex-assault-12266286

By Halton Regional Police Service- May 08, 2026

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made eight arrests and laid more than 50 charges in connection with a series of smash-and-grab robberies that took place across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The suspects targeted jewellery stores between January and March 2026.

“This organized group has been targeting communities across the GTA for weeks. Residents, shoppers, and business owners deserve to feel safe in our malls and stores,” said HRPS Chief Stephen Tanner. “They act in complete disregard for the rule of law - four of the accused were out on forms of release at the time of their arrest. This investigation goes a long way toward restoring that sense of safety and sends a clear message: the Halton Regional Police Service will be relentless in pursuing those responsible and bringing them to justice.”

The investigation, titled Project Pinnacle, was conducted by the 3 District (Burlington) Criminal Investigations Bureau. After weeks of investigation, officers identified an organized group of suspects operating throughout the GTA.

“This marks the first major crackdown on smash-and-grab robberies”, said Deputy Chief, Roger Wilkie. “We’ve disrupted an organized group responsible for targeting businesses across the GTA, and these arrests send a clear message: this type of coordinated criminal activity will not be tolerated. If you choose to engage in these crimes, expect to be identified, arrested, and charged.”

The robberies typically involved four to five suspects using stolen vehicles with cloned licence plates. The suspects wore masks and balaclavas to conceal their identities and used hammers to smash display cases before quickly fleeing with stolen jewellery. No injuries were reported in any of the incidents. However, in one case, a stolen vehicle was driven directly into a store (Buy & Sell), causing significant structural damage to the building (see attached video).

“When we consider the shootings and other tragic events that have occurred in surrounding jurisdictions as a result of violence in large shopping malls, we are extremely fortunate that these robberies did not result in serious injury or loss of life,” said Superintendent Dave Costantini. “It is also deeply concerning and unacceptable that several of the offenders are young and were already before the courts, on various forms of release, at the time of these offences.”

HRPS has laid charges in connection with the following robberies:

• January 25, Michael Hill in Burlington
• January 29, Buy & Sell in Burlington
• February 4, Barry’s Jewellers in Burlington
• February 17, Charm Diamonds in Guelph
• February 23, Charm Diamonds in Brantford
• March 2, Charm Diamonds in Waterloo
• March 3, Barry’s Jewellers in Burlington
• March 6, Karat Jewellers in St. Catharines and Michael Hill in Burlington
• March 16, Michael Hill in Burlington and HW Williams (Hamilton)
• March 17, Michael Hill in Barrie

The following individuals have been charged:

Krishawn Scott (21) of Mississauga has been charged with the following: 

• Robbery (9 counts)
• Disguise with Intent (9 counts)
• Breach of Release Order

Joshua Akhigbe (18) of Toronto has been charged with the following:

• Robbery (3 counts)
• Disguise with Intent (3 counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Romario Angelo Abraham (19) of Mississauga has been charged with the following: 

• Robbery (4 counts)
• Disguise with Intent
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (4 counts)
• Mischief Over $5,000
• Dangerous Operation
• Failure to Stop after Accident
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (2 counts)

Cassie Miller (19) of Mississauga has been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 
• Fail to Comply with Release Order (2 counts)

 

Adam Buttigieg (21) of Mississauga has been charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 
• Robbery

Coulton Peters-McComb (22) of Barrie has been charged with:

• Disguise with Intent
• Robbery

A male youth of Toronto has been charged with:

• Robbery (5 counts)
• Disguise with Intent (4 counts)

A male youth of Toronto has been charged with:

• Robbery
• Disguise with Intent

 Investigators also executed six search warrants at residences in Toronto and Mississauga. As a result, some of the stolen jewellery has been recovered.

This investigation remains ongoing, and HRPS anticipates further arrests and charges in connection with additional robberies. Investigators believe the accused are responsible for additional offences and have attached their photos to this media release. 

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any smash and grab robbery is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Media Inquiries:
Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca

https://www.haltonpolice.ca/news-releases/posts/halton-police-arrest-jewellery-smash-grab-crew/

By Sean Mott

May 07, 2026

Officers with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) found nearly 250 kilograms of suspected cocaine in a shipping container in Halifax.

Officers say a shipment from the Dominican Republic was flagged by the CBSA’s targeting centre on March 3. They detected 1,178 illicit packages in the shipment using X-ray technology, according to a CBSA news release.

“The drugs were wrapped in carbon paper and concealed within flatbread,” the release reads. “Upon further inspection, multiple field tests confirmed the substance as suspected cocaine.”

The CBSA says an organized crime group was importing 248.7 kilograms of cocaine.

Officers identified Peter Pompeo, 58, from Montreal, as the importer. He was suspected of working with Taylor Bixby, 35, and Zachary Daniel Ardizzi, 33, both from Ontario, to traffic the cocaine.

All three suspects were arrested and charged with:

• importing a controlled substance
• conspiracy to import a controlled substance
• possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
• conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance

The accused are set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket, Ont., on May 13.

https://www.cp24.com/news/canada/2026/05/07/border-services-officers-find-250-kg-of-cocaine-hidden-in-flatbread-in-halifax-container/

Previous Peter Pompeo Arrests:

Mastermind behind fatal N.D.G. heist granted day parole

https://montrealgazette.com/news/man-who-took-part-in-ndg-heist-that-killed-armoured-car-guard-granted-day-parole/

Previous Taylor Bixby Arrests:

Five Burlington residents arrested on drugs and weapons-related charges

https://www.insidehalton.com/news/crime/five-burlington-residents-arrested-on-drugs-and-weapons-related-charges/article_d88eb248-6f38-5e07-be00-5542efc9819a.html

Previous Zachary Daniel Ardizzi Arrests:

Alleged criminal organization busted for building and selling 'untraceable' guns in GTA

https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/alleged-criminal-organization-busted-for-building-distributing-untraceable-guns

Halton police arrest Toronto man, seize over $1.2M worth of drugs

https://www.chch.com/chch-news/halton-police-arrest-toronto-man-seize-over-1-2m-worth-of-drugs/

For more on this story:

https://www.instagram.com/crimeinthegta416

May 7, 2026 By: Mason Goodfellow

Niagara police arrested a man Friday they suspect to be involved with a shooting in Niagara Falls that sent a man to hospital earlier this week.

On Tuesday, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at a long-stay motel in the area of Queen Street and Zimmerman Avenue.

Upon arrival, authorities located a man with gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Detectives were eventually granted a search warrant for the hotel room where the shooting occurred.

An imitation firearm and ammunition were seized in the room.

As a result of the investigation, authorities have identified 35-year-old Jonathan Wade of Niagara Falls as the suspect.

Officers arrested Wade at a Niagara Falls hotel Thursday and charged him with the following offences:

• Assault with a Weapon
• Careless Use of a Firearm
• Pointing a Firearm
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Discharging Firearm with Intent
• Fail to Comply with Release Order (two counts)
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Disobey Court Order

He remains in custody and is scheduled to attend a bail hearing at a St. Catharines courthouse Friday.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009701.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via their website.

https://www.chch.com/chch-news/police-identify-suspect-involved-in-niagara-falls-shooting/